Memorandum regarding "ERA - Subcommittee Referral", April 14, 1983

Phyllis Schafly, who opposed the Equal Rights Amendment, tried to have hearings on the ERA referred to the U.S. Senate's Separation of Powers Subcommittee. Her attempt to influence the subcommittee referal process is indicative of her political savy. Ultimately, the hearings were held by the Senate's Constitution Subcommittee.